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Holly J. Cohen-Chang. If you're here, then I'm sure you already know some basics. My name is Holly McCarthy Cohen-Chang, and I'm a graduate of Vanderbilt. Previous and current resident of Tybee Island. I'm 32, a polyglot, and a proud Korean-American.

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Physical appearance:

I have blonde hair. My current hair color is not my natural hair color. I have curly hair. I have green eyes. I have red hair. I have natural highlights. I am black. I have lots of freckles. My nails are usually painted. I wear a lot of eye make-up. I have bangs. I have short hair. I wear a lot of pink.

Belongings:

I own a hair straightener. I have my own car. I have posters on my walls. I have a pet. I own a pair of roller skates or blades. I have lots of bobby pins. I own at least four bottles of perfume. I have a lot of jewelry I never wear. I own at least 5 pairs of jeans. I own Converse. I own a pair of high heels. I own a leather jacket.

Family:

I have a step-relative. I am adopted.  My biological parents are married to each other. I am an only child. At least one of my great-grandparents is still alive. I am related to someone famous. I have a sibling who is in college I am a twin or a triplet. I have a sibling who is married. I have a sibling who is less than five years old. I have more than one sibling.  I see my cousins often.

Relationship:

I am married. I am engaged.  I have been proposed to. I have never been in a serious relationship. I have been asked out on a date. I have been cheated on. I am asexual. I want to get married someday.  I want to have kids someday. I have children. I have made out with someone against a wall.

Health:

I am lactose intolerant. I have a food allergy. Someone in my family has died of cancer. I have had surgery. I have scoliosis. I take/took anti-depressants. I have attempted suicide. I have been in the hospital in the past year. I have broken a bone. I have had strep throat. I don’t drink enough water. I exercise for more than 10 hours a week. I wear glasses and/or contacts.

Friendship:

I have a best friend.  I am friends with a pair of twins. I am close friends with at least one of my neighbors. I have at least one friend who lives in a different country.

Experiences:

I have had a near-death experience. The police have been summoned to my house. I have been nearly run over by some sort of large vehicle. I have been snorkeling. I have been to at least 2 weddings. I have been to at least 2 funerals. I have been to an overnight summer camp. I have been on a train. I have lived in a different country. I have spent the night in a motel. I have written a novel. I have been zip-lining. I have been to a wedding or funeral outside of my home country. I have failed a class. I have cut class. I have gotten a speeding ticket. I have gotten a parking ticket. I have been in a car crash. I have been sent to the principal’s office. I have been arrested. I have been drunk. I have taken a ballet class. I have driven a car.  I have been on an upside-down roller coaster. I have gone to school or work after a sleepless night. I have flown in a hot-air balloon. I have spent more than 48 hours without sleep. I have been in a talent show. I have read Sherlock Holmes. I have read all of the Harry Potter books. I have seen all of the Harry Potter movies. I saw the last Harry Potter movie in theaters. I have thrown up on a plane. I have worn my pajamas out in public. I have worn my hair in a fishtail braid. I have never been trick-or-treating. I have posted a video on YouTube. I have seen an episode of Supernatural. I have worn colored contacts before. I have tried out for a sports team. I have auditioned for a play.  I have been in a school play.  I have had a main role in a school play. 

Personal:

I have a job. I am afraid of heights. I am not religious. I live in an apartment. I am extremely familiar with jet lag. I want to change my name. My first name ends with the letter “A.” I don’t get nervous before making a presentation. I have more than one citizenship. I was born in a city. I run a video blog. I know what I want to do with my life.  I am insecure about my voice.

Education:

I am a student. I go to a private school. I have my Master’s degree. I have taken a college-level class while in high school. I have graduated from high school. 

Travel:

I have been to a third-world country. I have been to the Carribean. I have been to Boston. I have visited a college. I have been to Florida. I have been to New York City. I have visited another country. I have been to Egypt.

Skills:

I am fluent in more than one language. I have read a book in another language. I can braid hair. I can do a cartwheel. I can do a handstand underwater.

Interests:

I play Skyrim. I play Minecraft. I like country music. I like to read fanfiction. I watch Doctor Who. I enjoy hiking. I run track. I like cooking shows. I like chick flicks. I love poetry. I have written a song. I am interested in cinematography.

Likes and Dislikes:

I like lobster. I like strawberries. I hate making my bed. I enjoy science fiction. I like roller coasters. I like watermelon. I like going back-to-school shopping.

Habits:

I go to the movies at least once a month. I continuously bite my nails. I have a habit of biting my lip. I tap my foot when I’m nervous. I have a paper calendar on my wall. I often have to replace my earbuds.

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cartermccarthy:

You’re welcome.

How are you?

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billiebishops:

Is that a personal choice?

Why wouldn’t it be...?

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cassiopeiamoon:

I feel like I’m so under socialized right now? The only person I’ve talked to over the last week is my bong, which probably isn’t good. #yikes. But now I’m out of paints and too lazy to go shopping…I guess it’s time for a break! Sooo, what’s everyone doing this weekend and also, can I tag along? I’d say I’m so quiet you won’t know I’m there, but that’s a total lie.

Also, what have I missed re: town gossip and celebrity gossip? I swear I’ve been living under a rock.

What’s turned you into such a recluse?

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TEXTS || ROLLY

ROXANNE: i'm fine pls

ROXANNE: well then why don't you date me instead

HOLLY: Okay

HOLLY: Because a.) that would be like dating Cass, and b.) you deserve a proper shot at happiness.

HOLLY: Have you talked to her?

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@billiebishops

Honey, no.

I’m sorry?

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@cartermccarthy

PM: I've said it before and I'll say it again, you would make a wonderful mother, Holly. There are other ways to have kids other than the "traditional method".

You’re right, there are. And if in a few years and I’m in a position to reconsider, maybe it’ll be different. Not now, though. It isn’t an easy thought.

...thank you, though. For saying that.

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@logsmythe

There's more than one way to become a parent.

I understand that. I wholeheartedly respect that. For me personally though, at this point in my life, the idea of children in any way isn’t something I’m comfortable thinking about.

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Tell us about your pet?

I have a 6 year old border collie named Winnie. She’s a complete love bug, though very pushy, and she will be your best friend if you scratch the right spot behind her ears. I adopted her about three years ago, and I can honestly say it was one of the best choices I could’ve made

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What type of car do you drive? What is your dream car?

A 2010 Nissan maxima. I don’t know enough about cars to have a “dream car”, but if it’s a better answer, I wanted a light blue slug bug all the way throughout high school

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TEXTS || ROLLY

ROXANNE: yeah

ROXANNE: i mean he's not

ROXANNE: blonde, beefy looking dude, obsessed with his dog and his bird because ofc

HOLLY: You didn't answer my question about if you were alright.

HOLLY: That sounds rather dime a dozen, I don't think I'd call that a superhero. You, on the other hand, are a different story.

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TEXTS || ROLLY

ROXANNE: okay i won't press yet

ROXANNE: meh

ROXANNE: the pal i was telling you about went on a date with fuckin superman

HOLLY: Thank you

HOLLY: Which pal? The sweet redheaded one?

HOLLY: I didn't realize Tybee had superheroes

HOLLY: Are you alright...?

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TEXTS || ROLLY

ROXANNE: sounds fake feels fake

HOLLY: It's not, I promise. I'm fine, don't worry yourself.

HOLLY: Again, how are you?

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What is your favorite dessert?

I don’t have it often, but I love cherries jubilee.

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TEXTS || ROLLY

ROXANNE: You good bugaboo?

HOLLY: Hello to you too.

HOLLY: Of course, I'm fine.

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HOLLY: How are you?

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If you could travel anywhere, where would it be?

Thailand’s been at the top of my bucket list since I was in high school. There, or New Zealand.

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Do you want kids?

More than anything. I can’t have kids, so what I want doesn’t really matter..